If you have a true passion for cooking and producing great-tasting food, this course could help you to turn your hobby into a fulfilling career in the catering and hospitality industry. The course is ideal for students who have completed their Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Culinary Skills. On the course you will develop the skills you need to find employment within the hospitality industry or progress on to further training.
Catering and Hospitality
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Study Mode
Full Time
Start Date, Location
Sep 2025, Trowbridge
Sep 2025, Salisbury
Duration
1 year
Cost
£.00
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Course Overview
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What will I learn?
You will study units in:
– Food Safety in Catering
– Employment Skills
– Health and safety in Catering
– Healthier Food and Special Diets
– Catering operations, costs and menu planning
– Prepare and cook stock, soups and sauces
– Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
– Prepare and cook meat and offal
– Prepare and cook poultry
– Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
– Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grain and egg dishes
– Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
– Produce paste products
– Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products
– Produce fermented dough products
– Food Safety in Catering
– Employment Skills
– Health and safety in Catering
– Healthier Food and Special Diets
– Catering operations, costs and menu planning
– Prepare and cook stock, soups and sauces
– Prepare and cook fruit and vegetables
– Prepare and cook meat and offal
– Prepare and cook poultry
– Prepare and cook fish and shellfish
– Prepare and cook rice, pasta, grain and egg dishes
– Produce hot and cold desserts and puddings
– Produce paste products
– Produce biscuit, cake and sponge products
– Produce fermented dough products
Entry Requirements
• 4 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above including English and maths (or equivalent), or Level 1 Diploma in Preparing for a Career in the Hospitality Industry.
• A good reference and attendance record.
• A satisfactory interview.
• A good reference and attendance record.
• A satisfactory interview.
Study, Assessment and Qualifications
You will be assessed throughout the course on your work in our training kitchens.
You need to gain 66 credits which includes all the above units, you will need to commit to a minimum of three hours a week of home study, as well as 30 hours’ work experience during the course.
Your final qualification on successful completion of the course is a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
You need to gain 66 credits which includes all the above units, you will need to commit to a minimum of three hours a week of home study, as well as 30 hours’ work experience during the course.
Your final qualification on successful completion of the course is a Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery.
Additional Costs and Information
A kit and uniform will be required, you will also need a level 2 book which we will discuss with you at your interview. In cases of financial hardship, you may be eligible for bursary funds to help with the cost of this.
Educational activities and competitions are an important part of the course and will incur an additional cost.
Educational activities and competitions are an important part of the course and will incur an additional cost.
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